The U.S. ZIP Code 61401 is associated with Galesburg, IL in Knox County. The current population estimate is 32,937. The median household income is $38,027, while about 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 61401 is estimated to at 41.6 years, and about 25.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Illinois region, an estimated 87.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,863.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 61401 is $38,027, while the region's mean household income is $54,362. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,863. The per capita income in ZIP Code 61401 of $22,863 is approximately 36.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 13.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately38.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.1% of the population in 61401 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.7% of 61401 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 61401, 87.1% of the population graduated high school, while 18.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.3% in this Knox County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 61401, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 61401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 61401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.5%), followed by Black or African American (14.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.5% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 61401, 91.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Knox County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.0% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 61401 are older than average. The median age of 41.6 years in ZIP Code 61401 is approximately 9.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.7% of the population in 61401 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.1% of 61401 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 3.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 61401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 61401 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 61401, an estimated 37.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Knox County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 37.5% |
In 61401, 50.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 14.4 minutes. Approximately 32.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 61401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 61401 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.7% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 32.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 61401 | 9.06¢/kWh | 3.63¢/kWh | 0.77¢/kWh |
| Illinois | 19.89¢/kWh | 14.53¢/kWh | 10.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.34¢/kWh | 14.19¢/kWh | 9.17¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 61401 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.33 | ||
| Feb | 4.19 | ||
| Mar | 4.97 | ||
| Apr | 5.17 | ||
| May | 5.73 | ||
| Jun | 5.74 | ||
| Jul | 6.16 | ||
| Aug | 6.09 | ||
| Sep | 5.81 | ||
| Oct | 4.82 | ||
| Nov | 3.81 | ||
| Dec | 3.09 |